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Work in progress on my son's 87 TC....

http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg4/flstci71/Car%20Pics/?action=view¤t=100_0815.jpg

What supercharger is that? I've been looking at a V3.

You'd probably have to ask him, but I am thinking it's a V2. I am not 100% on that though. I do know it's the model with the self contained oiling, so you don't have to tap into your oil pan. This is a quick vid from the day we fired it up. Sorry for black & white, but the sound is the best part anyway. lol.

http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg4/flstci71/Car%20Pics/?action=view¤t=MOV05665.flv

P.S. Lou, I never get tired of looking at your engine!!  :-)

Nice,Jerry. Do you find yourself just looking at it sometimes?

Slightly different? Are you pulling and doing a 3.8 swap.

yawn....how bout some variety? :shakeass:

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/gmby23/87%20turbocoupe/d5a5f75e.jpg)
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/gmby23/87%20turbocoupe/a71e3307.jpg)

(http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b463/daminc-pics2/putting%20it%20back%20together/IMG_0431.jpg)

And the vert......for now
(http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o434/SDaminski/85%20vert/fixin%20things/IMG_5319.jpg)

When did the battery switch sides?

The brown under the hood of the vert is a nice contrast to the other colors.

^429 or 460?

PENALTY !!!! Blown306cougar........that isn't a Fox Thunderbird or Cougar. Did you read the first post? Sorry,gotta be FOX Thunderbirds and Cougars ONLY. If you have a 4.6 or LS-1 or Chrysler Hemi,that's awesome....as long as it's between the fenders of one of the appropriate Foxes. Sorry for the scolding.

Thread: Show your engine now !!!!!

Carbs suck !!! No really, they do suck........it's their job.LOL.

hahaha the thread just says  it says nothing about just cougars or tbirds :APPLES: :raspberry

Hey Vinnie carbs do suck and the bigger the better , Mine is a 1050 dominator !!

READ THIS>>>>

Since it's not a technical deal, I am posting this thread here. Show off your engines everyone. Pretty, ugly, in the middle, whatever. Only Our cars ( FOX THUNDERBIRDS AND COUGARS ONLY). No other cars allowed. No transmissions,suspension, etc. All engines. No other subject matter allowed. We have plenty of other threads for that. Engines only. I'll start right now with a pic you've seen before.........

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF8432.jpg)

GT40-P
-Trick Flow Stage 1 cam
-Trick Flow valve springs
-Ported and nicely worked "P" heads
-1.7 Crane Gold roller rockers
-BBK unequal length shorty headers
-polished "FPV" Explorer intake with fabbed cover plate
-chromed aluminum tall valve covers
-65mm throttle body
-EGR delete
-3G alternator
-smog delete

Last edited by vinnietbird; Today at 09:36 PM.

Thread: Show your engine now !!!!!

A few old appliance parts....a little time...some tools....and there you have it.

I'm not sure I want to disgrace the forum by posting my underhood pics. I have a habit of leaving stuff under the hood, like empty boxes and oil and stuff like that.

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/album.php?albumid=15&attachmentid=25226

Nice work so far. The red covers sure pop.

1: My bird with the windsor awaiting final assembly!!

2: A blast from the past!!! My bird with the 351c in it!!! closest pic i could find

3: And another engine in a fox i had!!302ho,portede7s,rpmintake,f303,funfun

will post more of 351w install as i progress!!!;)

testing uploads

No swift justice,but we have a WHOLE  forum to talk about everything else....and PM's.

haha why aren't you a mod anyway? you sound just like chuck lol

...and with almost 13,000:wtf: posts some might say you know the forum pretty well....

Quickshift,great looking car. Very odd color. I like it.

Lol, I'll take another pic.. Gotta change the p/s pump ( it's leaking at the pulley) so haven't put it back on yet

why do all SEFI v8 intakes have what looks like freeze plugs in the sides?

Nice. Are you still running the stock Explorer cam or did you stick in a HO cam?

Kept explorer cam in it..  Works fine, car isnt raced any plus wasnt looking for all power. And figured it would work good with the 3.73's rear end I putting in car,since the explorers ran that combo.

.................with the GT-40................

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF8737.jpg)

I have a different upper and lower intake and intake tube now and soon to be distributorless.

i have a different upper and lower intake and intake tube now and soon to be distributorless.

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/fastertbird/t-bird%20pictures/mvc-002l-1.jpg?t=1293998986)

I have a different upper and lower intake and intake tube now and soon to be distributorless.

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/fastertbird/T-bird%20Pictures/MVC-002L-1.jpg?t=1293998986)

I have a different upper and lower intake and intake tube now and soon to be distributorless.

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/fastertbird/T-bird%20Pictures/MVC-002L-1.jpg?t=1293998986)

I have a different upper and lower intake and intake tube now and soon to be distributorless.

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/fastertbird/T-bird%20Pictures/MVC-002L-1.jpg?t=1293998986)

Ahh what the hell...here's another one of mine I took right after the HO swap.  (That's a piece of backing paper on the intake from the 302 decals i put on my valve covers).  Next time I get it outta the garage I'll grab a better pic.  Since this one was taken I have deleted the EGR and put the stock airbox back on.

(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/50tbrd88/car%20stuff/DSCF1847.jpg)

You know I have considered that...just don't know how well the stock high-mile pistons will hold up!  lol

I've considered it to but I'm not going to do it. I only take the car to the track once or twice a year to a test and tune day. There's no point in putting in nitrous when I drive the car on the street 99.99999% of the time. What am I going to do use nitrous on the street like one of those Fast & Stupid guys:mullet:.

It would be very cool to be able to shock people by saying you have NOS on a T-bird, lol.  For the money you can beat nitrous and the power gains it gives.  Bang for the buck for sure, but it my case I'm afraid there would quite literally be a "bang" involved.

If I punch the 88 from a stop it will go sideways. It gets pretty squirrely sliding around till it grabs. I still think it needs more power in the form of TW heads or a Kenne Bell blower:burnout:.

It's still a work in progress.

this is when i rebuilt the stock 5.0 about 6 yrs ago. not much has changed apperance wise besides a set of longtubes and a lot of dust

thats a sick color scheme

hmm nice idea distributorless ignition BUT!
i'm not saying you did'nt know this i just figured i would remind you be for you fire up that motor with out the factory distributor.. ;)

you better get an distributorless ignition gear and shaft adapter or a modified factory distributor to run the oil pump. or it wont run for long ;)


Nick

I can vaguely remember back to the V-6 years.

Have you guys seen the new battery "tray" that moves an Optima batter INTO the fender area,sideways,in the stock location.?

That looks great 347thunder.  Moving the battery to the back frees up a ton of room.  I think that will make a nice summer project for me.  Is that cover for the coil aftermarket or did you make it?

I like the trunk super clean,and empty.

that is made by "all me customs" lol

Wow that's nice, I thought you made it.. I know you got skills ;)

That is a thing of beauty, very nice !

I finally got around to taking a few pics.
Rick

Kitz is that my old cobra intake? can't remember who I sold that to

yeah,i got kitz's bottom and put it to good use. Hey............that doesn't sound so good.

That's to pretty to start! How many miles do you have on that?

What did you do to the radiator top brackets they look nice and shiny can barley make them out they shine so much. that would look good on my aluminum rad?

I have those radiator brackets as well. I've had mine for a while,and they can be had on Ebay for a pretty cheap price.

Does it pull to the left now....lol

Hey Sarjxxx, You got a lot of room in that bay for 2 turbos.

(http://http://mail.aol.com/33124-111/aim-6/en-us/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=40013860&folder=Inbox&partId=0&saveAs=Jan22_fone.jpg)
Heres mine

http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=11&u=13165488

I have a different upper and lower intake and intake tube now and soon to be distributorless.

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/fastertbird/T-bird%20Pictures/MVC-002L-1.jpg?t=1293998986)

Here are a few of mine.
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j336/SirChirpAlot/Saved%20pics/IMAG0003.jpg)

(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j336/SirChirpAlot/Saved%20pics/IMAG0005.jpg)
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j336/SirChirpAlot/Saved%20pics/IMAG0006.jpg)

sorry to ask but i was wondering what is the difference between the gt40 tubular intake and the gt40 from the explorer
do the flow the same amount of air?

Hey whats the point of that seemingly point-less wire loom over the alternator that sits on the heater hose?

sorry to ask but i was wondering what is the difference between the gt40 tubular intake and the gt40 from the explorer
do the flow the same amount of air?

Those are pretty high HP numbers.

Nice. I'd like to have that intake plate. Clean engine, and a 3G. Nice.

Nice. I'd like to have that intake plate. Clean engine, and a 3G. Nice.

I think I need one similar. Mine is facing backwards now.

My current setup.... All stock.  Lets call this before photos................

I love the 86 5.0 HO intake plate :).

I like that red air cleaner. Where did you find it.LOL.

I like that red air cleaner. Where did you find it.LOL.

Not a Ford (Cadillac 500) but it will go in my 87 Turbo Coupe and it is painted dark blue Ford (as close as you can get to Cadillac Blue).  This year I upgraded the bottom end to use main studs and put in a roller cam.  The new cam is 248 duration at .050 with a .670 lift, ground on a 110 LSA.  About the same duration as last years cam but with .070 more lift, and roller instead of flat tappet.  I hope to see mid 11's without the NOS this year.  Just got it to this point today and I should have it running next week-end with a little work and luck.  Sure will be weird not to have to break in a cam.

TED

Great looking engine. I'll post mine when I'm done with the new upper intake.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/Engine9-30-06.jpg)

Graham, you cleaned under there.....

Great looking engine. I'll post mine when I'm done with the new upper intake.

1Bad88tbird

    Looks good. How'd you do?

READ THIS>>>>

Since it's not a technical deal, I am posting this thread here. Show off your engines everyone. Pretty, ugly, in the middle, whatever. Only Our cars ( FOX THUNDERBIRDS AND COUGARS ONLY). No other cars allowed. No transmissions,suspension, etc. All engines. No other subject matter allowed. We have plenty of other threads for that. Engines only. I'll start right now with a pic you've seen before.........

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF8432.jpg)

0_0  DATZ NYCE!!! VERY CLEAN...Have you ran 1/4 mile yet? Or dyno? What numbers is she runnning..?        ,,,,,,,

GT40-P
-Trick Flow Stage 1 cam
-Trick Flow valve springs
-Ported and nicely worked "P" heads
-1.7 Crane Gold roller rockers
-BBK unequal length shorty headers
-polished "FPV" Explorer intake with fabbed cover plate
-chromed aluminum tall valve covers
-65mm throttle body
-EGR delete
-3G alternator
-smog delete

Hey thunderjet did you actually install PRC in your car or just stick the caps on there to cover up the ugly strut ends?

That wiper motor assembly is lookin a little rusty ;) :flame:

What about that master cyl and brake booster? Ever get those cleaned up?

Fresh from the machine shop.:bowdown::D

Needs Ford blue paint ;).

not many carbed engine's:disappoin.................this is mine.

David, what is that brown stuff on the tip of your hood?

I have a rust free white 83 hood.

Metamora, just east of Peoria

I just hope no one tries to drink that mountain dew.

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/577116_10151205858400460_1297690778_n.jpg)

anyone wanna guess what it is?

Guess BHazard cant read, cause that isnt a fox Tbird or Cougar..

Lou you sure are an buttstuff retentive fella!  That engine compartment is probably cleaner than the day that car rolled off the assembly line.  Props to you for the hard work and attention to detail.

Waayy too much time on my hands, especially since I'm doing things like cleaning that tag on the power steering high pressure line so it's readable. No one will ever see that except me :hick:.

I dont think I posted a finished picture in here...so here it is
(http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b463/daminc-pics2/winding%20down%20the%20entire%20project/IMG_1817.jpg)

I have a different upper and lower intake and intake tube now and soon to be distributorless.

(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/fastertbird/T-bird%20Pictures/MVC-002L-1.jpg?t=1293998986)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/Fordguy545/autox%20tbird%20project/DSC00472.jpg)
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/Fordguy545/autox%20tbird%20project/DSC00473.jpg)
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/Fordguy545/autox%20tbird%20project/DSC00474.jpg)

427 Clevor EFI!

427 Clevor EFI!

are the bottom end of these motors the same as the mustangs; ie forged pistons and roller cams?

Now with a C&L inlet pipe :).

looks really good

I wish my car was home so I could take a picture and post it.

Going to be the big bore version, 4.125 bore X 4.00 stroke. AFR 205s, Forged Scat internals, TFS R-Intake, and cam speced for future turbo install. Managed by PRO-M's new OBD2 ECM and backed by a4R70W.

Afr's proven to be bad ass, but wish I got the race version

CLEEEEEAN engine bay, Dan.

I would eat off of it ....... But I'm sure you would not like that lol

Pressure Cooked Chicken that is awesome!! What are the specs on your build?

Thanks!  That's a sweet motor combo.  How come the engine shot in the car, the turbo has the hole pattern in the turbo  opening, but on the engine stand it doesn't?

My current setup.... All stock.  Lets call this before photos................

My progress so far, you would not believe what most of those pistons have been through to get where they are.  I've still got to order my cam, head studs and gaskets, and find a good pair of heads under $750

The problem is that I had one fall in the pan (in vehicle) due to it for some reason not having the retaining ring on it. When I couldn't retrieve it, I pushed it to the rear sump and hoped for the best. If broke a chunk of no. 2 piston skirt and the small bits got up in the pump and jammed it solid causing the shaft to spin up like a twizzler and break. Leaving me with no oil pressure and a very slow mile home. Oh, and it happened to happen just as I finished a redline 1-2 up shift. Talk about wishing you'd taken the extra time.

Dart Iron Eagle
Vic Jrs 70's ,2.08

Looks great, really like the blue upper.

Nice !!

Never seen headers painted blue lol

I'm looking forward to that 427w Dart swap!

Lookin good bud :D There's something missing on your hood lol  How do you manage 10 pics in one post? just curious..........

Now I want an Edelbrock intake. Only because it looks much better than the Explorer/GT40 I'm running :D

I have to run 1 small valve cover for sure.  Both valve covers don't match because the intake is so low.

The idea was to keep it stockish looking for easy cleaning.

I really like how you've done that with the car.  If I can make a small suggestion - lose the K&N sticker.  It looks out of place for what you're attempting to accomplish.

It's okay to tell me to F-off  I can take it.:cheers:

The new sticker....I second that emotion.

Woo Hoo, another Cleveland guy! About time!

Looks great :).

How much PSI are you pushing again?

Right now it is set at 32-33psi. Next season going to try and ease it up to around 35psi.

The last taken and probably the to be taken.

Not going to finish it? Looks like a killer project.

I really like how you've done that with the car.  If I can make a small suggestion - lose the K&N sticker.  It looks out of place for what you're attempting to accomplish.

It's okay to tell me to F-off  I can take it.:cheers:

The new sticker....I second that emotion.

It's just an intake :evilgrin:

Before:
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/thunderjet302/Thunderbird%20web/eb%20passenger%20side_zpswed6yfpl.jpg) (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/thunderjet302/media/Thunderbird%20web/eb%20passenger%20side_zpswed6yfpl.jpg.html)

After:
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/thunderjet302/Thunderbird%20web/new%20decal_zpsvcmsfw2w.jpg) (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/thunderjet302/media/Thunderbird%20web/new%20decal_zpsvcmsfw2w.jpg.html)

Happy now? ;)

Unfortunately the rest of the go fast stuff gives away that it's not stock.......

Stock for the win!

Yeah, but it doesn't scream aftermarket. It's very tastefully done.
Nice job!